It’s a beauty for sure Acura is making a comeback

Exterior LED lights on these have such a good design 👌🏽

Acura said every model will have a Type S option. Can’t wait!

I didn’t know you had a twin. Very good review. I like this vehicle. Impressive. Lots of tech.

My first time watching a review on your channel, good job Kirk!

Great review. Acura hit a home run with this gen of the RDX. Styling is fantastic, inside and out. Performance is perfect for most. Honda reliability is great. Options are simply combined into 3 packages that make it easy to find the one you want on the lot. Terrific value. Just wish it had a touchscreen and full screen nav.

Good review Kirk!! The RDX is shining and I can’t wait Acura release their flagship suv tomorrow

I was in my local Acura dealer today test driving a CPO 2020 example of the RDX. GREAT vehicle and the salesman was extremely knowledgeable. Generally when I spend a week or two researching a car I go in and end up teaching salesman things. But he was clearly an old pro. I’ll definitely be purchasing one this year sometime

It’s no surprise that it’s the best selling suv for the first quarter of 2020 (with the NX trailing right behind the RDX) 2nd to the Lexus RX. Great review! 🙌🏻

I like the real world review for acceleration for passing on the interstate, Kirk. I appreciate the honesty, good or bad.

Awesome video as always! I have seen a ton of the RDX on the road. Great vehicle

Thank you for the night time shots. Truly don’t know why other reviewers don’t show the car at night ESPECIALLY when they have the car for a full week.

6:42 I was not expecting that Hahahaha. Nice review Kirk!

Great vid. Totally want to pick one of these up later this year.

Very good review man 👍 I really like the editing and all explanations

Thank you for another excellent review. You are knowledgeable and informative on the topics you present and I appreciate your honesty and profesionalism. Personally, I'm a fan of Lexus/Toyota and am looking forward to a grill redesign and updates on their vehicles. Thanks again and keep up the excellent work.

I love how you reviewed this ! Very chill , just not lazy 🔥 can you film the interior at night , can't seem to find any videos of that with this trim

love where the channel is going

Such a great review! Thumbs up...!!! I just bought my RDX A spec 2 weeks ago and loving every moment driving it. Way better than Lexus NX. Thanks Kirk!! Can't wait to watch your future videos!

Excellent first real world review! Thanks Kirk

6:45 - lol! "I call little spoon" so funny! Love your channel! Thanks

Nice review Kirk. I got the 2020 RDX ASpec (canadian version - has power folding mirrors, heated seats and steering wheel, spare tire, etc). I just looked up the elevation of Nebraska ~2600 ft, 7s 0-60 makes sense given its about a ~6.5s at sea level.

Nice review, Kirk!

I leased a blue A Spec with red/black leather 2 years ago. I get compliments from people all the time on the car. Initially the compliments were a little shocking being in NJ and accustomed to frequent cut-offs and the inappropriate hand gestures. I thought I was being punked at first by the nice comments. Most of the time I love the car. There are issues that test my patience (Frustrating Track pad interface and turbo/transmission delay) I think overall it is a home-run for Acura. They needed to step it up and the RDX appears to be the first of several statement vehicles from Acura. In the spring I'm going to lease the TLX Type S (my kids will have to suffer in the smallish back seat) - not sorry

Great review Kirk !

I bought this exact model and color last week. your review is spot on. coming from an infiniti, i wish the acura had the overhead camera when in reverse. Also, car companies need to stop getting rid of radio presets (or making them 5 steps away from use). I like music when i drive. Acura and Lexus have gone the touchpad route and while it's a nice novelty, i prefer the touch screen in the infiniti for access to everything. Aside from that, this car is stylish, powerful, and overall a great ride.

Great review I plan on getting one later this year

just bought this car in black. it's a really good looking car inside and out and i am loving the drive too.

Quality content! You should make more these on-hand reviews

Great review

I just picked mine up yesterday, RDX SH-AWD Advanced package ........ I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!

I have this and actually love how they approached the touch pad. Once you realize how it works, it's way more usable while driving, takes less thinking than moving a cursor around. You just touch to relative to where you'd touch the screen, great design. Still sad that even the Advanced package doesn't have the power side mirrors unless you get the Canadian model for some weird reason.

Very thorough and great review of my future car ;)

Great review, interesting point on being the best performing luxury Japanese SUV. I’ve seen a 2020 aspec and it did include auto folding mirrors.

The plastic scratchy material behind the seat is for the kids to rub/kick their feet against.

I have driven this but I’m still on to the low end punch of my CX-5 plus the engagement of driving and you guessed it, the emotions. Lol.

Thank you for your excellent review. Love it that you took the time to show us how the transmission behaves under different loads. I am considering this car. as for the 2022 A-spec models, they have folding mirrors, heated mirrors are available but I assume is an option?. I am glad there is no chrome on the wheels, I think long term the matte finish on the wheels is a better option. Heated s- wheel is nice again I believe is an option in the 2022. I am very concern about the maintenance of the turbo. turbos are known to cause a lot of overheating and they breakdown engine components prematurely. I own a MDX 2011 with 110K miles with 3.7 V6 and 300HP- so going from my current to a 4 cylinder turbo is not what I want but it seems that car manufacturers are pushing turbos in all cars now a days. I am questioning long term reliability? how many miles a month do you drive? I can easily do a 1000 miles a month or more.

Nice review my friend, Lexus needs to step it up with the next NX. Acura is finally heading in the right direction.

Great review man....subscribed!

Very good detailed review, please keep those coming. Too bad it doesn't have a spare tire.

I absolutely love my RDX SH-AWD TECH 👀❤️👀

Nice review Kirk

It was great to hear you say "the road is not grueling". Pot hole after crater pot hole and endless road construction, I believe I speak for many of your viewers wishing all roads were not grueling. Maybe it's me, but my conspiracy theory is that the road construction contractors and state and local government are waiting for a miracle.

i got this car last month, damn good!!

I have the PMC edition it comes with both packages the RDX has to offer and I love my orange beauty

Great review of the RDX! I have a 2019 RDX Advance pkg. I chose that trim for the active dampeners that collates with each ride setting, also for the reverse camera washer! lol Not too sure if the A-Spec has those options on it. Oh and, while in sport+ wasn’t sure if you switched from D to S mode. That makes a difference in acceleration response as well. But still a very informative and awesome review 👍🏻

How does the 12 or 16 speaker ELS sound system compare against the Mark Levinson in the NX300? Great review, enjoyed it.

Good review bro. I miss when the RDX had a V6 smh.

Great ride! I wish it had HUD and power folding/auto dimming sideview mirrors. You can get a heated steering wheel as an option, at least. Would be nice to have a Type-S RDX.

1 person really wanted to hear Bryan Adams.

I've test drove it twice ..its fun to drive. I'm going to order one ...after 5 Accords the interior layout is familiar to Honda products. Currently drive an 18 Accord 2.0 touring, is the motor the same ?

The heated steering wheel I'd available as an accessory for the Technology & A-Spec trims

Good review with insight. I love the way this SUV looks more than just about any other similar size out there except maybe the Alpha Romeo and the ELS stereo is a big draw. If I can get past the learning curve on the infotainment pad, it's a winner.

I love this car. Can't wait for the Type S, if it is coming of course.

Pano-sunroof is standard and the roof rattles are free. 10 speed tranny shifts A-LOT from (0 - 30 mph in city traffic). It's easy to get tired of the rattles, shifts, fake engine noise, fondness for limp mode and poor gas milage...And then there is resale/depreciation which is terrible due to problems since 2019...this coming from a Honda owner and fan-boy since 1990.

I've researched this SUV and the items that come standard out due most SUV's in it's class. This is my next vehicle.

This is a great SUV. My wife wanted a Lexus. We stopped at the Acura dealer just to check it out. We never made it to the Lexus dealer.

Looking forward to the v6 Type S

Canada gets the folding mirrors and heated steering wheel! Great vehicle, I just got the black on black Aspec

Acura is killing it

So this A-spec has a Sport+ mode but the TLX A-spec only has a Sport mode. Confusing Acura smh. Great review and I agree with everything. Not a chrome fan, not even on rims.

Hey great review, were planning on buying this soon. I'm a light dude, does this have approach lighting like door handles or lights under mirrors?

Excellent

How is it in terms of NVH? I’m looking to buy a car that’s good for long road trips, 4 hours+.

Love my RDX

Waiting on the refresh and possible Hybrid/ Plug in.

Thank you for spelling the possessive "its" correctly (as opposed to "it's").

Yeah, ever since the third gen MDX came out in 2013, they started botching the plastic in their vehicles. I was actually shocked beyond belief when I first sat in a 2014 MDX back in 2013. Completely detached from otherwise great materials in the cabin.

Beautiful I would take this over the TLX any day.

I love this vehicle but I pause at the people complaining about the transmission. I mean is it worse than a CVT? Is it really that bad or are the reviewer so jaded because they get to drive other vehicles that are closer to perfection and this seems like a step down? Thanks for the great content as always

awesome car i own 2020 white aspec and love it

I have an '18 TLX 2.4L and it's getting a recall done at the dealer so they loaned me a 2021 RDX A-Spec just like this one and wow it's fast compared to my TLX which of course isn't turbo or V6 but this RDX is so fun to drive especially in Sport+ and with the paddle shifters. I did top it out at 116MPH which I thought was weak, it has a governor at 116MPH, what!!! I haven't gone over 110MPH in my TLX so I'm curious if it has the governor as well.

I just bought an A-Spec. I don't know why they don't offer the heated steering wheel or HUD on the A-Spec. Same with heated rear seats. But those are features I can live without.

Love the looks.. lacks the features I like (360 camera, heated steering wheels, etc). I dont like the wheel option on the higher trims (Advance or Elite here in Canada).

I’m looking to finally get out of my 2017 GTI, which I love because it’s just such a blast, but it’s also always such a vehicle to worry about as its aged (67k). I’ve had several things go wrong and I’m over it. Thanks for the review. Is the 2021 that much different than the 2019 and the 2020?

Nice SUV. Brother any new news on the 2022 Tundra . Motor 1

ROFL! “SLUMBER PARTY!! LITTLE SPOON!”

Love ❤️

Guys this in not so quick as a quick shift transmission with dual clutch technology. It’s still hydro transformator but it is one of the most reliable transmission

THANKS.

Great SUV 👍🏻

Your reviews are very good! I hope you continue to do them. I like your level of detail with the reviews I watched. Why did it take you so long to do them if you were this good? 😂🤣 Thank you!!

i need the "compact sedan" to show up.

chrome badges can be replaced with black chrome badges. I think its an option, but not an option that my 2019 had installed when I bought it new, so I had to install them after the fact

you also need to put the transmission in sport to get the most out of it!

why do some A-specs have flat bottom steering wheels and others do not?

Not to familiar with Acura since we don't get them, but they more sporty orientated compare to Lexus I'm guessing it's one step behind Lexus in luxury comforts and quality. So more in the likes like how BMW is when compared to Mercedes

I'd MUCH rather have the A-Spec RDX than say the Jag F-Pace, BMW X3, Range Rover EVOQ or Alfa Romeo SUV. First because of the RDX's high quality and next for its rear wheel steering handling and AWD transfer of power where needed. But instead I have a very nice candy apple red MAZDA CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve (next to the top Signature model) and really enjoy driving it. Plus it still has a bit better styling than the RDX - IMHO. BTW, my GT Reserve does have auto folding rear view mirrors and heated steering wheel, mirrors and wipers AND cooled front seats.

They should make an RDX Type S!

Interesting...my 2020 RDX Aspec has heating steering wheel and power side mirrors.

Does the A-Spec come with a spare tire ? If not, does Acura provide a 20inch spare tire with extra cost ?

I just bought a 21 A~ spec in white ..love it but I really hate it didn’t have folding mirrors that’s big for me. I should’ve asked but I just assumed it would’ve had it 😩😩

It would be nice, if Acura’s will release a limited edition with higher HP than the A-Spec edition and branded it as Mugen or Spoon edition. Similar what other car manufacturer: Nissan have Mismo, Toyota have TRD & GRMM, Mercedes have AMG, or Mustang have Shelby or Bullitt. Just a thought rather than having a black edition or type R or S or A-spec.

Hi. Should I wait for the 2022 Acura RDX?

Why don’t you press the brake and hold it and rev up the engine to say 3k rpm then release the brake? That would get you a better 0-60

Damn Kirk your tall as heck!

Is it possible to install KZfaq on the system? Thanks

Kirk! What were impressions on the red pearl color? Was it nice? Looking into getting this color.

Kirk, I'm from Omaha, curious how it handled these horrible roads before i buy one. Like the potholes and constant ruts, specifically.

Odd...I have this exact model, even same color and mine has the heated steering wheel AND folding mirrors. Not sure why this one doesn’t.